Ravinia 2019, Issue 6, Week 11

AUGUST 12 – AUGUST 25, 2019 | RAVINIA MAGAZINE 47 Ben Wineman President Ravinia Associates Board e Ravinia Associates Board is a premier group of over 100 Chicagoland young professionals who share a passion for Ravinia and the musical arts. Our mission is to support Ravinia by promoting awareness of the festival and its musical programs, encouraging the development of new audiences for classical music, and contributing to Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs. To date the Associates have raised over $5 million for the festival and its education initiatives. Chris Crane President and CEO Exelon Corporation Exelon is committed to strengthening and enriching the communities where we operate and is proud to support the 2019 Ravinia Festival. rough our sponsorship, we continue our commitment to programs that further enrich the quality of life and cultural resources in the communities where we live and work. We applaud Ravinia’s success in bringing world-class music and diverse programming to Chicagoland and are proud to support Ravinia’s signi cant contributions to the arts while looking forward to another great season of music. Shirley Madigan Chairman Illinois Arts Council Agency e Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is proud to acknowledge Ravinia’s artistic excellence and the contributions they have made to art and culture in Illinois. For over a century Ravinia has been lauded for presenting high-quality performances, from concerts that feature world- renowned musicians and emerging artists, to opportunities for musical exploration by young people and their families. rough grants and technical assistance the IACA continues to support quality, accessible arts programming to Illinois artists, arts organizations, educational institutions and communities statewide. In Memory of Keene H. Addington II e Keene H. Addington II memorial concert fund was established in 1995 in memory of Keene Addington, a former board member and dedicated supporter of the Ravinia Festival. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area and an energetic leader in both business and civic duties, Keene was passionate about Ravinia and its role in bringing world-class music to the Chicago area. Prior to his death, Keene was Campaign Chairman and Trustee for “Designs for the Future: Magnifying Ravinia’s Magic,” a major funding initiative in which he was a driving force behind its inception and success. As in all his endeavors, Keene Addington approached his participation in the Ravinia Festival with energy and determination. e Keene H. Addington II memorial fund is proud to participate in the ongoing support of the Ravinia Festival. E. Scott Santi Chairman and Chief Executive O cer ITW As a longtime supporter of the arts, ITW is proud to sponsor the Ravinia Festival. ITW and Ravinia share similar roots, both having been founded in the Chicago area early in the last century. Over the years, both institutions have grown tremendously, expanded their reach, and positively impacted the communities they serve. ITW is proud to support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs and to serve as a season sponsor of the 2019 Ravinia Festival. Chris Klein Chief Executive O cer Fortune Brands Home & Security Fortune Brands Home & Security is committed to supporting organizations that are important to the communities in which our employees live and work. Our company is built on industry-leading brands and key products for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways and outdoor living spaces. We are proud to partner with Ravinia, a cultural centerpiece of our community, and we look forward to celebrating this Ravinia season with you. Scott C. Swanson President PNC Bank, Illinois PNC Bank is committed to making life more rewarding for our customers, employees and our communities. We are proud to play a supporting role with Ravinia. We continue to be inspired by its creativity and imagination in providing a season of outstanding performances that support the cultural priorities and enrichment of the entire region. We look forward to the 2019 season of world-class music and entertainment at Ravinia. SALUTE TO SPONSORS